Originally, the recipe for bibingka called for tuba as leavening agent, on account of yeast present. Filomena Pepino learned how to make bibingka from her mother- in-law, Crescenciana Atrazo. For 40 years, she has been vending bibingka along the beach at Arévalo. But the origin of bibingka is vague. Some […]
The beautiful coastal town which is now known as Banate has a historical background dimmed in obscurity. In fact, according to Victorio Vargas, one time Municipal President and one of the oldest living patriarchs (1935), the town has no recorded history prior to 1805 when Andres Maningo became the first […]
A native of Pototan, Iloilo, Teresa Magbanua, with her courage, patriotism and military ability, became a heroine of the Philippine Revolution. Educated at Colegio de San José in Jaro, Iloilo, and in Manila, where she earned a degree in education, Magbanua became a teacher back in Pototan. She was revered […]
“A vigorous nationalism requires a return to the generation grassroots the source of our personality.” History repeats its tale. Stories about the past are retold by Sara and are handed down from generation to generation. Historical annals that Sara was founded in 1877 amidst the chaos and confusion of the […]
There are different stories and versions, more of a legend, each claiming to be a real legend of the town’s name. First Story Lemery was a corrupt word from the Spanish word, Laminaria, the luminescent lamp. It is referred to a very tall tree, a pale Maria, a variety of […]
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has once again showcased Iloilo City to the world especially its greening initiatives during the World Governments Summit in Dubai last Feb. 12 to 14. Treñas, who was the lone invitee for the cities from the Philippines, focused his presentation entitled “Resilient Iloilo for […]
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Established in Iloilo as Ynchausti the early part of the 19th century, Ynchausti y Co. opened Compania. In a small store in lloilo as ship chandlers. Later, it engaged in importing foodstuffs from Spain and operating a shipping company, with boats plying from Manila to lloilo. In 1934, when the […]
Negritos, Indonesians, and Malays were the earliest settlers in the region. Trade with other Asian peoples, particularly the Chinese, added to the diversity of the Ilonggos. With Spanish colonization came Spanish lineage. As the region increasingly developed, greater economic activity attracted the Chinese to settle in areas such as Molo. […]
Arevalo Archdiocesan Shrine of Santo Niño de Arevalo City Proper San Jose Parish Placer Immaculate Conception Tanza Parish Sta. Teresita Del Niño Jesus Parish Santa Maria Chinese-Filipino Parish Jaro National Shrine of Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria Spousal of Mary and Joseph Parish Parish of Nuestra Señora Del Pilar Saint […]
Ano Sakyan pa Plaza Libertad? Plaza Libertad Jeepney Routes. Going to Plaza Libertad but not sure what jeepney to ride. Here is the ultimate list of the most ideal jeepney to ride plus the tips and tricks to avoid high-traffic areas, climbing the stairs of the overpass, and the ideal […]